NEW SWC Extreme 160 Cone review

deputy1234 · #1 04-10-2010, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by freezetyle

thats what i was thinking. i guess i could always run it on a timer to if it really came down to it.

I believe you'll be happy with the 160. Its hard to beat the price with what you get with the 160.

freezetyle · #2 04-10-2010, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by deputy1234

I believe you'll be happy with the 160. Its hard to beat the price with what you get with the 160.

yea, its would also save some cash in the long run. Buy the 120 run it for a year or two. upgrade. sell it for maybe 120-150. spend the extra on the 160 or more depending on what skimmers are out there at the time.

Great review guys. you have started to convert people with the results!

H2o2 · #3 04-10-2010, 07:23 PM

I am thinking about the 250 1A and was wondering if anybody on here has one as i am torn between it and the alpha cone 170. I see the atman pump is quiet i am wondering if the askoll is quiet because i like quiet and the 170 is quiet but i really want to try the 250 (ie nice build)also do those have a spot for ozone Thanks

deputy1234 · #4 04-10-2010, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by H2o2

I am thinking about the 250 1A and was wondering if anybody on here has one as i am torn between it and the alpha cone 170. I see the atman pump is quiet i am wondering if the askoll is quiet because i like quiet and the 170 is quiet but i really want to try the 250 (ie nice build)also do those have a spot for ozone Thanks

I never owned any of the two but I've researched/read a lot about both. As a matter of fact I was planning on getting the Alpha 170 but opted to buy the SWC 160 ( because it was cheaper and I've read many good reviews on the skimmer). The alpha 170 and SWC 250 1A are both great skimmers and both are extremely quiet. The problem with comparing them both is that the 250 1A is a larger skimmer and can handle a lot more then the alpha 170. It would depend on the size tank you plan on putting them in.

H2o2 · #5 04-10-2010, 07:45 PM

Thanks for the come back and i think i will have about 220 total gals.but i am a big fan of bigger skimmer cause i may add a fowlr tank to the sump just for a couple i cant have in a reef but have always wanted.

Doug · #6 05-29-2010, 01:16 PM

Very pleased with my 160, so far. Skimming very well. Currently in 8in. of water but will be a bit less when in my new SWC sump. Very quiet.

Some pics here in my thread,

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=64517

Doug · #7 07-14-2010, 11:11 PM

Figured may as well add these pics from my tank thread. I have owned many skimmers but this is one of the best I have had.

About a good month in now and working like a champ. Since my coral mishap I have been skimming pretty wet and empty about 3/4 cup of good skimmate every few days.

OceanicCorals-Ian- · #8 07-14-2010, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Doug

Figured may as well add these pics from my tank thread. I have owned many skimmers but this is one of the best I have had.

About a good month in now and working like a champ. Since my coral mishap I have been skimming pretty wet and empty about 3/4 cup of good skimmate every few days.

We are starting a promotion on this very skimmer today! Free bag of 550 Extra NpX beads with every purchase!

Glad to see the positive reviews!